Upcoming events

John Adams Institute events start with an inspiring talk, continue in discussion, and include questions from the public. Our talks are hosted at venues throughout Amsterdam and our specially selected moderators ensure enriching and thought-provoking evenings.


New York Burning

John Adams & Fulbright Event with Jill Lepore

New York City, 1741: Fires break out throughout the city. Public and private property is set ablaze, and the ruling elite is nervous. There are whispers of a coup, or worse, an outright rebellion. But the perpetrators of the crimes lurk in the shadows, and so, fueled by the paranoia that accompanies hearsay, the authorities …
Read more 2023-04-20 20:00:00 2023-04-20 22:00:00 Europe/Amsterdam New York Burning (The John Adams Institute) John Adams & Fulbright Event with Jill Lepore De Duif, Prinsengracht 756, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl

Immigration, Transformation and Society

Theater & Talk

What makes up the immigrant experience? What are its contours, challenges, and realities? And what gets lost, altered, or edited in the transition between leaving one’s birth country and arriving in a new one? The John Adams Institute is thrilled to present an evening that weaves arts and academics, traverses national boundaries, and crosses oceans, …
Read more 2023-04-24 19:00:00 2023-04-24 22:00:00 Europe/Amsterdam Immigration, Transformation and Society (The John Adams Institute) Theater & Talk OBA Theater, Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl